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  "urn": "urn:us-la:civcode:art:2538",
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  "heading": "Multiple sellers, multiple buyers, successors",
  "text": "The warranty against redhibitory vices is owed by each of multiple sellers in proportion to his interest.\n\nMultiple buyers must concur in an action for rescission because of a redhibitory defect. An action for reduction of the price may be brought by one of multiple buyers in proportion to his interest.\n\nThe same rules apply if a thing with a redhibitory defect is transferred, inter vivos or mortis causa, to multiple successors.",
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      "number": "III",
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      "number": "VII",
      "name": "Sale"
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      "act_year": 1993,
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